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Objective
To create a functioning prototype that launches beverages to users at various distances and location via the mobile app
Functional Requirements
1. Within the allocated budget of $750
2. Capable of launching at a distance of 20ft and average height of 10ft
3. Capable of turning at 120 degree
4. Can be operated manually
5. Re-loadable and holds at least 24 cans
6. Controlled by users via mobile app
To create a functioning prototype that launches beverages to users at various distances and location via the mobile app
Functional Requirements
1. Within the allocated budget of $750
2. Capable of launching at a distance of 20ft and average height of 10ft
3. Capable of turning at 120 degree
4. Can be operated manually
5. Re-loadable and holds at least 24 cans
6. Controlled by users via mobile app
Unique Features - Launches beverages at distances of 9 ft, 15 ft and 20 ft
- Fueled by compressed carbon dioxide with
operating pressure of 40 psia
How it works?
- Solenoid 1 ( fill valve) : fills tube with compressed carbon dioxide
- Further distance require longer fill period
- Solenoid 2 (release valve) : releases compressed carbon dioxide and launches beverages at desired distance
- Fueled by compressed carbon dioxide with
operating pressure of 40 psia
How it works?
- Solenoid 1 ( fill valve) : fills tube with compressed carbon dioxide
- Further distance require longer fill period
- Solenoid 2 (release valve) : releases compressed carbon dioxide and launches beverages at desired distance
Unloading Mechanism
Unique Features
- Holds 3-4 cans
Requirements
- Average can sizes with diameter of 2.13 inch can only be used
How it works
- Cross design implemented in regard to the 90 degree rotation.
- Arm length of 1.25 inch is chosen to allow enough room for gripping one can and pushing it down as it rotates 90 degree while the next arm grabs onto the second can and the cycle repeats itself
Unique Features
- Holds 3-4 cans
Requirements
- Average can sizes with diameter of 2.13 inch can only be used
How it works
- Cross design implemented in regard to the 90 degree rotation.
- Arm length of 1.25 inch is chosen to allow enough room for gripping one can and pushing it down as it rotates 90 degree while the next arm grabs onto the second can and the cycle repeats itself
Turning Mechanism
Unique Features
-Able to withstand a maximum weight of 300lb
-Able to turn more than 120 degree
-Mini refrigerator sits on the top half part whereas the pneumatic system sits in the lower bottom part of the turning mechanism
-Has built in hole to accommodate for the falling can from the unloading mechanism into the pneumatic system
-Has casters built in, portable
-Functions based on the lazy-susan attached at the bottom of the prototype
Unique Features
-Able to withstand a maximum weight of 300lb
-Able to turn more than 120 degree
-Mini refrigerator sits on the top half part whereas the pneumatic system sits in the lower bottom part of the turning mechanism
-Has built in hole to accommodate for the falling can from the unloading mechanism into the pneumatic system
-Has casters built in, portable
-Functions based on the lazy-susan attached at the bottom of the prototype
Fridge Shooter App
Unique Features
- Designed by using the MIT App Inventor 2
- Controls all the sub-systems in the alpha prototype via Bluetooth
- Users are able to control the prototype via the Fridge Shooter App from anywhere in the room
How it works?
1) Connect to the Bluetooth device
2) Unload the can into the launcher by controlling the motor to rotate 90 degree in the storage box
3) Choosing the direction left or right for the can to be launched at
4) Choosing different distances for the can to be launched at 9, 15 or 20 feet
5) Finally, launch the can at the desired distance and location
Unique Features
- Designed by using the MIT App Inventor 2
- Controls all the sub-systems in the alpha prototype via Bluetooth
- Users are able to control the prototype via the Fridge Shooter App from anywhere in the room
How it works?
1) Connect to the Bluetooth device
2) Unload the can into the launcher by controlling the motor to rotate 90 degree in the storage box
3) Choosing the direction left or right for the can to be launched at
4) Choosing different distances for the can to be launched at 9, 15 or 20 feet
5) Finally, launch the can at the desired distance and location